Feet Street Podiatry News

Blisters develop to protect damaged skin and help it heal. They're mostly caused by friction, burns and skin reactions.  The most common types of blisters include: Blood blisters: caused when something pinches your skin. Instead of clear liquid, blood floods the area from broken blood vessels and damage to the lower layers of the skin. The blood pools and forms a blister.Friction blisters: due to rubbing on the skin, friction blisters form when clear fluid builds up in the upper layers of skin. Many people develop friction blisters from walking too much in poor-fitting shoes or by not wearing socks. Heat blisters: caused by burns or sunburn. They may also form after you warm up from frostbite. Blistering skin is part of a second-degree burn. How do I treat blisters? Blisters…

Running a marathon is no small feat (feet 😉), so looking after your feet post-event is very important.  You should rest, relax and reward yourself for your achievement!  Here are some foot health advice tips for caring for your feet in the days after the race: Have a warm foot bath Rest and recovery is crucial to any post-race plan, and giving your feet a chance to soak in a warm foot bath with some soothing Epsom salts will help you relax.  Be sure to check your skin for signs of injury, such as cuts and blisters, prior to soaking your feet. Look for nail damage Check your nails to see if the repetitive trauma from the run has caused damage.  If the nail seems very loose you may need…

The heel (also called the calcaneus) is the largest bone within the foot and is often prone to injury due to overuse.  Depending on the severity of the condition, heel pain may range from mild to disabling.  There are many causes of heel pain, such as by trauma, inflammation, or a systemic disease such as rheumatoid arthritis.  This post highlights a common condition that leads to heel pain – plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis Plantar fasciitis refers to inflammation of the plantar fascia - a thick fibrous band that connects the heel to the front of the foot.  The plantar fascia supports the arch of the foot and absorbs pressure. When it is inflamed or torn, putting pressure on the foot may result in sharp pain.  Although the exact cause of…